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IRIS Affiliate Jeb Byers Elected to Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
James E. (Jeb) Byers, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Ecology, was recently elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, an honor given to individuals who have made significant contributions to their field. Byers received this award for his, “distinguished contributions to the field of ecology, particularly in invasion […]
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Report: Stream Restoration as a Best Management Practice
Stream restoration provides benefits to communities and ecosystems in the form of reduced erosion, increased uptake of pollutants, bolstered biodiversity, and recreation opportunities. In a 2022 report, IRIS researchers and collaborators provided guidance for best management practices in stream restoration, including stream stabilization, installation of riparian buffers, in-stream enhancement and flood-plain reconnection. This updated report […]
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N-EWN Biodiversity Retreat
This week, members of the Network for Engineering With Nature from both the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems and USACE Engineering With Nature met at Amicalola Falls State Park for a discussion on the best ways to prioritize biodiversity in infrastructure planning. The interdisciplinary group included engineers, biologists, landscape architects, and ecologists, among others. Scroll down for pictures of […]
